Rajasthan’s only hill station, Mount Abu, recorded its coldest day of the season as temperatures plunged to a chilling minus 7 degrees Celsius amid an intense cold wave gripping North India. Frost blanketed grasslands, ponds froze overnight, and icy winds kept residents and tourists huddled around bonfires, marking one of the harshest winter spells
Visiting Rajasthan’s desert city of Jaisalmer will soon become more expensive, with the municipal council deciding to levy a passenger tax on vehicles entering the city. Approved by the state’s Local Self-Government Department, the tax will be collected at entry points on Barmer and Jodhpur roads, with rates ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 200
The Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist of Pakistan was identified as Usman. He was active from 2024, and six terror acts were registered against him, including the killing of civilians and security forces
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, visited Indore on January 17 and met the families of the victims who died due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water and those undergoing treatment in the hospital
Five of the cadres surrendered with two Insas rifles, two Single Loading Rifles (SLRs), a carbine and a muzzle-loading gun, the official said
Priya Seth, 34, is in jail for trapping a guy on a dating app and later strangling him and stuffing his body into a suitcase; Hanuman Prasad, 29, conspired with a woman he was in a relationship with and killed her husband and her kids
Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Modi over the impact of US tariffs on India’s textile sector, calling the economy “dead.” He warned of job losses and factory closures, urging a trade deal prioritising Indian businesses and workers
The Karnataka High Court has set aside the ban on bike taxi services, allowing operators such as Ola, Uber and Rapido to resume operations. The court ruled that motorcycles qualify as transport vehicles and said the state may regulate the sector under law
The Vaishno Devi Shrine and several hill resorts across Jammu and Kashmir, including Bhaderwah, Patnitop and Batote, received the season’s first snowfall. The snowfall ended a dry spell and is expected to boost tourism, while authorities urged caution due to slippery roads
Pilgrimage centres and hill stations such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Dhanaulti, and Uttarkashi were covered in a thick blanket of snow. The change in weather drew tourists to several destinations, particularly Mussoorie, where visitors were seen thronging the Mall Road
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Himachal Pradesh experienced widespread rain and snowfall, with some areas recording above-normal temperatures. IMD warns that a fresh western disturbance is likely from next week, bringing more rain, snow, and gusty winds in higher reaches
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23 January,2026 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHimachal Pradesh experienced widespread rain and snowfall, with some areas recording above-normal temperatures. IMD warns that a fresh western disturbance is likely from next week, bringing more rain, snow, and gusty winds in higher reaches
23 January,2026 04:32 PM IST | Shimla | mid-day online correspondentAt least 9 people fell ill from contaminated drinking water in Mhow, Indore. Authorities are treating patients, checking water quality, and monitoring the outbreak. A similar incident last month in Bhagirathpura caused 7 confirmed deaths
23 January,2026 04:31 PM IST | Indore | PTIVietnam’s To Lam was re-elected general secretary of the Communist Party. The Congress set goals for 10 percent annual GDP growth by 2030 and high income status by 2045, while electing 19 Politburo members to guide the country’s political and economic direction
23 January,2026 04:30 PM IST | Hanoi | APThe Supreme Court issued fresh notices to Anil Ambani and ADAG on a PIL alleging massive banking and corporate fraud. The court directed the CBI and Enforcement Directorate to submit sealed status reports within 10 days on their ongoing probes.
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High-altitude areas of Uttarakhand received the first snowfall of the year on Friday, ending a long dry spell and intensifying the cold wave across the state. The fresh snowfall has covered Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Dhanaulti, and Uttarkashi in a thick layer of white (PICS and TEXT/PTI)
PM Modi Modi launched multiple development projects and flagged off new train services in Kerala, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains. He said the initiatives will boost connectivity, urban infrastructure and transform Thiruvananthapuram into a major national hub
23 January,2026 12:58 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | mid-day online correspondent
Agency officials are also present at the premises of Surinder Kumar Khosla, a British national believed to one of the owners of the club, to examine the money laundering angle arising from the illegal conversion of 'khazan' land (salt pan) on which the Birch by Romeo Lane club was located
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Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted air and road transport across Kashmir on Friday. Srinagar airport operations were affected, while traffic was suspended on the Srinagar-Jammu highway, Mughal Road and Srinagar-Leh highway, causing widespread inconvenience
23 January,2026 12:12 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent
The Prime Minister said that Balasaheb Thackeray was known for his sharp intellect, powerful oratory and uncompromising convictions, and commanded a unique connect with the people
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India has received a formal invitation from the United States government to join President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” for the Gaza Strip — a plan designed to reshape governance and security after months of devastating conflict. The invitation, confirmed by the US Ambassador in New Delhi, includes a direct letter from President Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Will India accept the US invitation — or stay aligned with its long-standing principles on Palestine? What would joining Trump’s Gaza Board mean for Hamas, Israel, regional security, and India’s global role?
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